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Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh
Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote, with photo ID being compulsory at this UK Parliament General Election.
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Speeds continue to drop across 20mph network
The positive effects of Edinburgh’s citywide network of 20mph limits continue to be felt more than three years after its roll-out, according to a new report.
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Another 142 energy efficient homes at Granton Waterfront given the green light
Proposals for another ‘net zero’ housing development, as part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s £1.3bn Granton Waterfront regeneration project, have been granted approval by city planners.
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How we’re facing up to Edinburgh’s housing challenge by building smart new homes
Councillor Jane Meagher, Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, writes in the Edinburgh Evening News.
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Marked improvement for pupils in exam results success
Early indications show there has been a positive increase in attainment as over 9,000 pupils across Edinburgh received their results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) today.
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Council makes £12m bid to boost community projects
Edinburgh is bidding for more than £12m in Shared Prosperity Funding from the UK Government as the Council targets support for a series of poverty-tackling community projects.
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Council breaks ground at Scotland’s largest net zero housing development
Councillor Jane Meagher has officially broken ground at Scotland’s largest net zero housing development in Granton.
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Edinburgh to become first short term let control area in Scotland
Following the City of Edinburgh Council’s campaign for change, the Scottish Government has agreed that the Capital can become the first short term let control area in Scotland.
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New citywide bins hubs receive seal of approval
The new ‘smart’ bin hubs at Pitt Street in Leith have been visited by Lorna Slater MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity.
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Celebrating 75 years of summer festivals in the city
Council Leader Cammy Day writes in today's Edinburgh Evening News.
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Nominations open for the 2022 Edinburgh Award
The Capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted Edinburgh Award, with nominations for the 2022 award now open.